proposed rule changes made necessary by an amendment to section 40-1-103, C.R.S., that became effective on July 1, 2008. Specifically, the statutory amendment changed the definition of public utility so that the definition now includes water service providers that provide a combined water and sewer service and, with that change, brought these combined water and sewer providers within the Commission?s jurisdiction.

Purpose/Objective of Rule

to revise the existing rules to include the amended definition of public utility, to add specific requirements to the rules for sewer providers under the Commission?s jurisdiction, to clarify the rules, and to address issues pertaining to process.